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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 426.85 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 426.85 and 147.77 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 426.85 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/426.85 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 426.85 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 63,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072.75/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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